We will amble about the "back 40" of White Feather Farm visiting forest, field, and wetland to learn who lives in and relies upon each habitat. This tour of the Farm's significant habitats, led by Chris Graham of Hudsonia, will focus on plant-life but will also discuss the ecology of some of the local animals. In addition to meadows and mature hemlock and hardwood forests, the outing will include a walk through a beautiful oak-maple swamp that may have shallow standing water.
Participants are required to bring:
either rubber boots or sneakers to get wet
insect repellent (as there may be mosquitoes)
water!
* optional * notebook + binoculars
Anyone who is curious about the wilder side of the natural world is encouraged to sign up, no matter your age or experience level. Difficulty will be moderate: part of the walk will be off-trail, with mild ascents and descents and some uneven and mucky terrain.
TICKETS:
$15 each
Chris Graham’s background is in plant community ecology. At Hudsonia, he works mostly on habitat mapping projects, biodiversity assessments, and floristic inventories. He's especially interested in rare species conservation, community description and classification, and the effects of resource extraction and global change on plant communities. When not working, Chris spends time with his wife and their toddler (Toppler) and also enjoys hiking, botanizing, photography, climbing, and listening to jazz.